by Zayed Al-Sayyed

Personal InjuryMarch 25, 20220 comments

What To Consider Before Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Personal injuries are legally classified as those resulting from another person’s carelessness or negligence. While many assume that personal injuries are purely physical, they also come with psychological pain and mental anguish that is associated with trauma, the loss of earning capacity, or impairment of life.

As personal injury attorneys, we regularly see personal injury claims resulting from car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, and more. Regardless of how your injury occurred, it’s important to know what to consider before filing a personal injury claim.

Our skilled legal team at The Law Office of Zayed Al-Sayyed is sharing a few of the most important factors to consider in the event of an accident to help ease the process.

Here’s what to consider before filing a personal injury claim:

1. Collect Your Evidence

Before you file a personal injury claim, you must gather ample evidence of your injury. You should start by documenting all your injuries (physical injuries, emotional distress, and any pain and suffering like loss of income). Then, you should collect relevant evidence that verifies the extent of your injuries. This includes evidence like:

• Medical records
• Police reports
• Physical therapy reports
• Psychological evaluations

If you’re having trouble collecting evidence—or the process has become overwhelming—contact a personal injury lawyer or attorney to help. As your attorney, it is our job to remove the stressful burdens of a personal injury claim and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.

2. Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury claims are never something you should attempt to navigate without a skilled personal injury attorney by your side. Our qualified lawyers are relentless in their efforts to remove the stress that comes from medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, loss of income, and quality of life loss.

Of course, you can try and navigate the insurance companies on your own, but you probably won’t receive the settlement you’re truly owed. By working with a personal injury lawyer, the process becomes far less stressful and you are more likely to receive the settlement you deserve.

3. Is Liability Certain?

The final factor to consider before filing a personal injury claim is the certainty of liability. Is the defendant liable for the injuries you sustained? Obtaining proof that they are liable will result in a higher settlement value than if that liability remains unclear.

While this concept seems simple enough, arguing liability is an area where a personal injury lawyer can be incredibly beneficial. Not only does a lawyer understand Arizona state laws and procedures, but they have ample resources to identify and interview witnesses, compile evidence, and create the strongest liability cases possible.

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We sincerely hope that you never have to suffer from a personal injury accident. In the event that you do, knowing what to consider before filing a personal injury claim will help to guide you along the way.

Working with our legal team at The Law Office of Zayed Al-Sayyed will help you maximize the compensation that you are rightfully owed. Having been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2017-to 2021, we guarantee to proactively fight for your future and wellbeing. If you’re ready for a free consultation, contact our team today.